Lead Packaging Engineer, Kimberly-Clark Professional

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has opened up to join the Kimberly-Clark Professional Packaging Team as a Packaging Engineer ll. This is a pivotal role which touches every product KCP take to market working with your customers in category / platform management you will be responsible for managing the packaging development for new and existing products.

In one of our R&D roles youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

• Deliver innovative cost effective packaging solutions to the KCP business which minimize cost add value to the customer and show strong progress on sustainability for KC and our stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage the complete packaging development process including the creation of packaging designs prototype development and performance testing.
• Understand and strive continually to improve the capability of existing KCP packaging and packaging equipment to better meet customer and end-user requirements.
• Recommend and lead packaging development programs that reduce damage or provide competitive advantage.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials labor efficiency transportation and storage.
• Establish and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to maintain an up to date knowledge of packaging and packaging equipment developments.
• Understand and communicate the impact and relevant detail of regional legislation.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and packaging standards supporting the production and manufacturing of KCP products.

To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in packaging engineering business or related discipline; and 3 years of related experience.
• Computer skills with CAPE TOPS Artios CAD Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
• General understanding of material suppliers manufacturing process; Ability to design corrugated carton board paper wrap and film structures; Demonstrated ability to perform in a team-oriented environment is essential.
• Understand correlation of final art to package design; Awareness of applicable packaging laws and regulations
• Expected travel approximately 10%

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Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and were committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If youre looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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And finally the fine print.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the roles country only.

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